Might as well start right out with the gadget that is never very far from me and has never been given a chance to gather dust.
My Plantronics USB Microphone Headset.
When I first started to do my internet radio show I had a $10 headset from Wal-Mart. That didn’t last long so I went back to Wally World to pick up it’s $20 big brother.
That lasted a little longer but on average, I killed these headsets in about three months.
So I asked around for recommendations and this one topped everyone’s list for an affordable and long lasting microphone.
I paid $50 and they’re going for about that same price almost a year later. I’m really pleased with it. I bought a second headset this spring when my sixteen year old discovered how much better mine was than his.
If you Skype or participate in Voice Conferencing, you’re going to love the Plantronics. It’s comfortable for long sessions – though I discovered this summer that nothing is comfortable on your head in 90+ heat. 
